In our lives for 15 years, Downton Abbey has found its way into our hearts and become a part of the tapestry of British television and cinema. With one final fond farewell on the horizon, we’ve detailed all the cast and characters returning for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and where their journey finds them in this final adventure at the flicks.
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The Crawley family returning for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Robert Crawley
Played by Hugh Bonneville 7th Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley remains the owner of the estate. In the final instalment, though, we see Robert facing the prospect of stepping down as the head of Downton and passing it on to his daughter, Lady Mary Talbot, who presents another problem as she finds herself shrouded in controversy.
Cora Crawley
Played by Elizabeth McGovern, Cora Crawley is the Countess of Grantham and wife to Robert Crawley. She’s American and the mother of Lady Mary Talbot and Edith Pelham. In The Grand Finale, we see Cora supporting Robert through the next era of Downton, as well as welcoming her brother Harold Levinson back across the Atlantic.
Lady Mary Talbot
Played by Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale centres the aftermath of her divorce from Henry Talbot and subsequent shunning from society. Supported by her sister, Edith Pelham, Lady Mary is not one to shy away, especially should she be the mistress of the house of Downton soon. There may even be new romance on the cards, as newcomer Gus Sambrook (Alessandro Nivola) catches her eye, a friend of her uncle, Harold Levinson.
Edith Pelham
Played by Laura Carmichael, Edith is Lady Mary’s younger sister, second daughter to Robert and Cora Crawley. She is Mary’s biggest supporter, helping both her sister through the disgrace of her divorce, and her family as they tackle a new dawn on Downton.
Harold Levinson
Played by Paul Giamatti, Harold Levinson is Cora Crawley’s brother. He still resides in the United States, but pays visit to his sister at Downton Abbey in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and it seems his reason for calling is to deliver some bad news.
Other returning family members include:
Lady Isobel Grey, played by Penelope Wilton, mother of Mary’s late first husband, Matthew Crawley. Herbert “Bertie” Pelham, played by Harry Hadden-Paton, husband of Edith Pelham. Brother-in-law of Mary and Edith, Tom Branson returns, played by Allen Leech.
The staff of Downton Abbey returning for The Grand Finale
Charles “Charlie” Carson
Played by Jim Carter, Charlie is something of a permanent fixture in the world of Downton Abbey. Having once been butler to the household, he remains an important figure in the running of things, and is sure to be affected by the great change on the horizon.
Elsie Carson
Played by Phyllis Logan, Elsie is Charlie's wife and housekeeper of the Downton estate, much like Charlie forming a close bond with the Crawley family.
John Bates
Played by Brendan Coyle, John Bates is a war veteran and valet to Robert Crawley, and husband to Anna Bates.
Anna Bates
Played by Joanne Froggatt, Anna is Lady Mary Talbot’s maid.
Thomas Barrow
Played by Robert James-Collier, Thomas Barrow has worked his way up through the Downton household. Previously a butler, he is now the housekeeper, looking after the male servants, and a dresser. He is also a gay man who is the lover of actor Guy Dexter, played by Dominic West.
Daisy Parker
Played by Sophie McShera, is assistant cook in Downton, having worked her way up from scullery maid. She is close with Mrs Batmore, the head cook, who appear, in The Grand Finale trailer, to share a tender moment together.
Beryl Patmore
Played by Lesley Nicol, is the head cook at Downton, who takes Daisy under her wing and looks after her like a daughter.
Other returning staff of Downton include:
Joseph Molesley, played by Kevin Doyle. Joseph is a former footman at Downton, who has gone on to become a schoolteacher at the estate. Andrew “Andy” Parker, played by Michael Fox, is also a former footman and current butler. He is also the husband of Daisy Parker. Phyllis Baxter, played by Raquel Cassidy, is wife to Joseph Molesley and lady’s maid to Cora.
New characters
Sir Hector Moreland played by Simon Russell Beale. Noël Coward as Arty Foushan. Gus Sambrook played by Alessandro Nivola. Lady Petersfield played by Joely Richardson.
Arriving at Cineworld on 12th September, make sure to book your tickets for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
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